By Junie Del Mundo Nation branding has been an advocacy of mine for a number of years now. Even before the pandemic, I was already calling on government agencies and business leaders to collaborate and lay the groundwork for a strong and defined Philippine brand that could raise our profile in the...
By Poch Eulalia A sense of wonder took over me when I arrived at the Bicol International Airport in Daraga. Peering out of the airport’s windows, I saw trees that stretched out over to the mountains and livestock roaming about widespread fields of green. There was no smog in the air and the...
Ever wonder what kind of experience and memories you can bring home after staying in a green and pet-friendly hotel? Entrepreneurs Don Ramon Bagatsing and Alessandra Atienza, the creative and innovation forces behind Eco Hotel, ensure that this mission translates to every Eco Hotel experience....
It has been quite a feat for the Philippines to return to the global scene with the biggest delegation of tourism stakeholders to date at the ITB 2023, spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its marketing and promotion arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines. Sagay City...
Apart from the catalog of free-to-watch films of different genres, there are many restored and remastered Filipino classics from different film outfits in crisp visual and audio quality, courtesy of ABS-CBN Film Restoration. Here are five of the digitally-restored films that you can add to your...
From March 16 to 19, get to witness Michelin star excellence together with world-renowned spirits and wine experts in a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will utterly be unforgettable. The first and only event of its kind, a gastronomic constellation awaits guests as each of the five signature...
Celebrating its ninth consecutive year, the Singapore Cocktail Festival opens with the biggest Festival Village yet at the iconic Bayfront Event Space. This will be followed by a fortnight-long calendar that brings together the world’s best cocktail masters and spirits makers. A summary of...
There are two types of people—the morning person, who needs a huge breakfast to merrily start their day, and then the night owl who can’t stand mornings, who needs a huge breakfast to make up for needing to wake up so early. Either way, everybody loves a really good, unapologetically large...
Illustration OTEPH ANTIPOLO In 2011, at exactly 8:58 p.m. on Dec. 31 the year before, English author Neil Gaiman wrote in his digital journal, “May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and...